John (Scotch Johnny) Alexander McNutt

John reported as an early settler with Alexander McNutt in Augusta Co, VA (NGS Quarterly, Vol. 25, p. 51). "John McNutt (Johnny, the Scotchman) [another record calls him "Scotch Johnny"] and his wife, Katherine Anderson, about 1750, arrived in the upper valley of the James from County Ulster, Ireland. He settled on North River about 6 miles east of Lexington, where he had grants of land from the government." He was one of 122 signers of a petition against religious assessments for support of ministers, presented to the General Assembly in the House of Delegates, 1784. From the McCormick Genealogies, Leyburn Library, Washington &; Lee University.

Another McNutt file said: "John McNutt migrated to America from Donegal County, Ireland about 1745 and settled in Orange Co. (now Rockbridge) Va. on the North River about 6 miles east of Lexington where he had grants of land from the government. His wife was Katherine, daughter of Robert Anderson of Killagorwen. His father had already established himself close-by."

It is said the original name was McKnight and that on their emigration from Scotland to Ireland they changed it to McNutt. This statement is quite confirmed by the fact that on examination of a full and complete directory of Scotland in 1889, the name McNutt was not found. Katherine Anderson had a brother, ancestor of the Anderson Family of Boutetourt County, Virginia.

    >John Alexander McNutt Capt. was Governor and Lt Governor of Nova Scotia.

He Alexander and Rebecca are identified as children of this couple. He was the Gov. and Lt. Gov. of Nova Scotia.

According to one record, George McNutt was said to be the nephew of Gov. McNutt.

Thanks to: lminnis@attbi.com (June 2002)

John reported as an early settler with Alexander McNutt in Augusta Co, VA (NGS Quarterly, Vol. 25, p. 51). "John McNutt ("Johnny, the Scotchman) [another record calls him "Scotch Johnny"] and his wife, Katherine Anderson, about 1750, arrived in the upper valley of the James from County Ulster, Ireland. He settled on North River about 6 miles east of Lexington, where he had grants of land from the government." He was one of 122 signers of a petition against religious assessments for support of ministers, presented to the General Assembly in the House of Delegates, 1784. From the McCormick Genealogies, Leyburn Library, Washington & Lee University. Another McNutt file said: "John McNutt migrated to America from Donegal County, Ireland about 1745 and settled in Orange Co. (now Rockbridge) Va. on the North River about 6 miles east of Lexington where he had grants of land from the government. His wife was Katherine, daughter of Robert Anderson of Killagorwen. His father had already established himself close-by." It is said the original name was McKnight and that on their emigration from Scotland to Ireland they changed it to McNutt. This statement is quite confirmed by the fact that on examination of a full and complete directory of Scotland in 1889, the name McNutt was not found. Katherine Anderson had a brother, ancestor of the Anderson Family of Boutetourt County, Virginia.

15 May, 1754. Beverley to John McNutt, for 6 pounds, 200 acres on north side Christian's Creek in Beverley Manor; Geo. Rutledge's line above mouth John Buchanan's Mill Creek; comer Wm. Marshal on said Mill Creek; James Colewell's line. Chalkley's Scotch-Irish in Virginia, Vol. 3, p. 326.

27 Nov 1755. By order of Vestry, subscribers have processioned all the patroned land within bounds of Cap. William Christian's Company, by Wm. Henderson, Thomas Stuaru, viz: .... for John McNutt, present Wm. Marshall, etal. Do, Vol. 2, p. 440.

A John McNutt was listed in Capt. Christian's company of Augusta County militia on 27 Jul 1756 (NGS Quarterly, Vol. 25, p.71). He had settled on North River in an area that became Rockbridge County. His wife was Catherine Anderson, a great aunt of Judge Francis T. Anderson. One of their sons, Alexander, was the father of Governor Alexander G. McNutt of Mississippi (1838-1842), and grand parent of Generals Frank Paxton and Albert G. Jenkins, both killed in the War between the States.

20 March, 1762. John McNutt, weaver, and Catren ( ) to John Attkins, coardwaner, for 26 pounds, 200 acres on Christian's Creek in Beverley Manor, George Rutledge's line, John Buchanan's Mill Creek; cor. Wm. Marchal, James Caldwell's line.

11 April, 1762. Andrew Duncan's will--To wife, Jennet, negro slaves; to 5 daughters, Elizth., Mary, Jennet, Jean, Florence; to brother's son, James Duncan; to son, Andrew, infant, testator's home plantation. Executors, John Moore, Joseph Culton. Teste: John McNutt, Hugh Wardlaw, David Sayers. 18th May, 1762, proved, by Davis Sayers, John McNutt. Executors refuse to execute. Administration granted Jennet Duncan, the widow, who qualifies (her mark), with Andw. Russell, John Moore. Chalkley's Scotch-Irish in Virginia, Vol. 3, p. 69.

27th July, 1762. Benjamin Bennett to John McNutt, for 43 pounds, in Fork of James, joining Samuel McDowel. Teste: Patrick ( ) McCollam, Patrick McCorkle. Delivered: James Trimble, 12th November, 1772. Chalkley's Scotch-Irish in Virginia, Vol. 3, p.387

14 August, 1767. John Taylor to Thomas Ratliff. 75 acres on James River. Teste:

James Trimble, James Allison, John McNutt, John Allison. Delivered: (?) John Trimble, 12 September, 1755 (possibly his own signature).

19 Aug 1768. Witnesses: James Harris, John McNutt. Chalkley's Scotch-Irish in Virginia, Vol. 1, p. 151.

1 March, 1785. Patrick Cunningham and Jane, of Wilks County, Georgia, to John and David Cunningham, power attorney to convey tract which belonged to Alexander Cunningham in his lifetime to James Ewing. Teste: Alexander McNitt, Wm. Hamilton, Med. Wood.

30 September (2d year of George III, 1761?).--Alexander McNutt, now at Halifax, Nova Scotia, to John McNutt, of Augusta County, power of attorney to collect debts, &c. Teste: William Nesbett, John Binney. Acknowledged 30 March, 1761, before William Nisbett, Notary and Tabillion, now dwelling at Halifax. Delivered: Thos. Smith, 21 October, 1785. Chalkley's Scotch-Irish in Virginia, Vol. 3, p. 575.

18 May, 1785. John McKnight (signed McNutt), of Rockbridge, to Thomas Smith, lot in Staunton.

1787 CEN: Rockbridge Co, VA, John McNutt, Sr, 2WM>16<21, 1B<16, 5 horses, 13 cattle.

Mar 1792. McNutt vs. Bowyer.--Power of attorney by Alexander McNutt now at Halifax, Nova Scotia, to John McNutt, of Augusta County, 1761. Do. p. 396.

John McNutt b. N. Ireland. Left behind when parents came to America.

Married Katherine Anderson after she had stowed away aboard ship bringing him to America. Settled east of Lexington VA. Known as Scotch Johnny. 7s2d.1

Sources

1. Find A Grave Memorial# 54057490